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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 3,649 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. Today’s results were reported from 39,180 specimens submitted, the highest level of daily testing to date.
A total of 172,730 Indiana residents are now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard.
A total of 4,024 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 33 from the previous day. Another 236 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by the state and occurred over multiple days.
To date, 1,671,093 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 1,657,090 on Wednesday. A total of 2,822,852 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26.
The state Department of Health will offer free drive-thru testing sites from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Saturday at the following locations:
Crown Point
Lake County Health Department
2900 W. 93rd Ave.
Martinsville
Morgan County Fairgrounds
1749 Hospital Dr.
Wabash
Wabash Testing Clinic
1360 Manchester Ave.
West Lafayette
White Horse Christian Center
1780 Cumberland Ave.
To find other testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.
HIGH WATER UPDATE: Many roadways are now closed due to high water. If you can’t see the lines on the roadway, don’t drive through the water! Auth. Vanderburgh County Highway Department, the following county roads are closed:
INDIANAPOLIS — The three candidates for Indiana governor faced off once again in the final of two gubernatorial debates Tuesday, discussing marijuana, vaccines, child welfare and gerrymandering, among other topics.
The debate, moderated by Nadia Brown, a political science professor at Purdue University, was broadcast from WFYI in downtown Indianapolis. The candidates and moderators were once again seated in separate rooms because of the risk posed by COVID-19.
Questions for the candidates came from citizens across Indiana and the answers underscored the different approaches to governing from Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, Democrat Dr. Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.
Nadia E. Brown, associate professor and University Faculty Scholar of political science and African American Studies at Purdue University, moderated the debate among candidates (from left), Democrat Dr. Woody Myers, Libertarian Donald Rainwater and Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb. Photo by LaMonte Richardson, TheStatehouseFile.com
Their contrasting answers to a question about whether marijuana should be decriminalized or even legalized made their differences clear.
Rainwater and Myers agreed that marijuana should be decriminalized in Indiana, but the Libertarian went a step further and said marijuana needs to also be deregulated. His reason was so that big pharmaceutical companies cannot control the market for profit but instead, individuals can create businesses in farming, manufacturing, and retail.
Rainwater referred back to this answer on a later question on how the state can help fix racial disparities, saying that decriminalization and freedom of those incarcerated for possession of marijuana would help work towards racial equality.
Myers touched on his medical background and said cannabis needs to be legalized for medical usage, citing the assistance it could give to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Holcomb disagreed: “I don’t have the luxury of picking and choosing which laws to legalize at the state level while they are illegal at the federal level.†He added that marijuana still needs to be researched to determine whether it is effective for some medical conditions.
“Thirty-four states have already done the research, governor,†Myers said. “They’ve looked at it very carefully, and they’ve come to the same conclusion that I have.â€
With the COVID-19 pandemic still spreading across the country, the candidates fielded a question about vaccines and whether they should be required once they are widely available.
None of the candidates said that the vaccine should be mandated. Holcomb said the vaccine should be encouraged when it is safe and that we need to make sure we’re “ready to rock and roll†when the vaccine is ready.
Myers said that vaccines have proven to be lifesavers over the last 100 years, but there will likely be some Hoosiers for whom the vaccine is not recommended after research is done into potential side effects.
Rainwater reiterated his position that Hoosiers should get to choose what risks or protective measures they take during the pandemic.
“I am absolutely opposed to mandating vaccines, masks, business closures, the closures of churches in violation of the 1stAmendment, or any other government mandate that decides whether or not someone is put at risk,†Rainwater said.
The candidates were asked about the solution to the high infant mortality rate in Indiana, followed by how they would assist the Department of Child Services in helping children in bad homes during the pandemic.
Holcomb cited the decrease in infant mortality rates in Indiana and the decrease in staff turnover at the DCS, with 600 new employees recently added. In both instances, Holcomb said the state was moving in the right direction.
Myers said that a commission had been appointed by the state to investigate maternal mortality, but the recommendations were not implemented. He noted Indiana’s second in the nation rating for child abuse and fifth in the nation rating for child deaths, saying that Indiana’s child protection agencies need more technology and caseworkers. Myers also said this issue is fueled by an inadequate response to the opioid crisis, which left families at risk.
Rainwater said issues of infant and maternal mortality are tied to poverty and reducing regulations and completely reopening the state would help Hoosiers get jobs that would allow them to pay for healthcare.
Rainwater used a question about problems within DCS to criticize Holcomb for bringing in a consulting firm from Georgia to identify issues within the organization.
“If you talk to anybody who is a foster parent, or trying to adopt today in Indiana, they will tell you that the problems persist,†Rainwater said. “That all they did was throw taxpayer dollars out and it didn’t fix anything. We need to hold people accountable and make sure we put the children first.â€
Towards the end of the hour-long debate, which was marred by a brief technical glitch, candidates were asked whether they would support a nonpartisan commission to draw legislative district boundaries to address the issue of gerrymandering.
Rainwater and Myers, whose party has been out of power for 16 years, said they supported a nonpartisan commission to draw the boundary lines without regard to party affiliation.
Holcomb opposed the nonpartisan commission, saying people elected the legislature to represent them in the process, which is done every 10 years after the census.
“Our districts have been looked at by the courts, and they have withstood that scrutiny because we have kept communities intact,†Holcomb said. “And I would just say that when you’re looking for a nonpartisan individual, easier said than done.â€
“I do want to point out that both Dr. Myers and I are for this, but the candidate who is the member of the party with the supermajority is against it,†Rainwater said.
Myers said the current maps look bizarre and he supports a nonpartisan commission because many other states have used the method.
The candidates also addressed questions on supporting local economies, expanding broadband internet, untested rape kits, and daylight savings time. Video of the debate can be viewed here, along with footage of the first gubernatorial debate on Oct. 20.
FOOTNOTE: Taylor Wooten is a reporter at TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
WEINZAPFEL OUTLINES PLANS TO HELP HOOSIERS RECOVER FROM COVID-19
Will use Attorney General’s Office to improve the lives of all Hoosiers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Calling it an all-hands-on-deck moment, today Jonathan Weinzapfel outlined his plan to use the Indiana Attorney General’s Office to help Hoosiers recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former Mayor of Evansville and Chancellor at Ivy Tech, Weinzapfel has extensive experience in leading in times of crisis. As mayor he confronted devastating flooding, tornadoes and rebuilt the city during the 2008 recession.
“As Indiana’s next Attorney General, I want to solve problems and help our citizens, businesses and state get back on track after this unprecedented pandemic,†said Weinzapfel. “That means thinking creatively, listening to people and working with Republicans, Democrats and Independents to get things done. We can’t go back to business as usual. We must come together to reimagine Indiana and plot a brighter future for all Hoosiers.â€
“I’ve done that throughout my entire career, and it’s what I will do as Indiana’s next Attorney General.â€
Specifically, Weinzapfel is pledging to do the following as Indiana Attorney General:
• Preserve Health Care for Hoosiers. As Attorney General, Weinzapfel will immediately withdraw Indiana from Curtis Hill’s lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The lawsuit would strip away health care from Hoosiers, gut protections for those with pre-existing conditions and destroy the Healthy Indiana plan which covers low-income workers and families.
• Increase Funding and PPE for Law Enforcement. As Attorney General, Weinzapfel will fight to secure additional funding from state and federal authorities to protect state and local law enforcement officers and first responders. By advocating for updated personal protective equipment as well as for training in dealing with future public health crises, these front-line workers will be better positioned to do their essential jobs more safely and successfully.
• Beef up Consumer Protection. Hoosiers continue to be targets of scams and frauds, especially related to COVID-19. As Attorney General, Weinzapfel will realign the office to place a greater focus on shutting down bad actors to protect Hoosier consumers and seniors from these predators.
• Improve Oversight of Indiana Nursing Homes. As Attorney General, Weinzapfel will push state and nursing home operators to provide more transparency and timely public health information. He will also investigate operators to ensure they are spending public funds appropriately. Not only will these steps improve care, but they will also reduce fraud and corruption and lead to better outcomes for all seniors.
• Safeguard Indiana’s Education Dollars. With more and more families turning to virtual learning, Weinzapfel will use the office to ensure Indiana’s previous education dollars are being spent as intended and that educational organizations that misrepresent their services or misuse taxpayer dollars are investigated and prosecuted.
• Protect Indiana Workers. As Hoosier workers continue to face unprecedented risks as a result of COVID-19, Weinzapfel will use the office to hold organizations that put employees in danger accountable. By filing civil lawsuits, offering advisory opinions to aid local prosecutors, and releasing reports on workplace safety violations, Weinzapfel will hold violators publicly accountable.
• Fight for No Excuse Absentee Voting. One thing Hoosiers have learned with this pandemic in an election year is that all Hoosiers deserve the right to vote by mail. As Attorney General, Weinzapfel will push for Indiana to join 34 other states that allow their citizens access to no-excuse absentee voting. Every voter in Indiana who wants to should be able to cast their ballot by mail. Allowing more Hoosiers more convenient and safe opportunities to cast their ballots should be something we can all agree on.
“Unlike my opponent, who is campaigning on tired and divisive old Washington DC talking points without any new ideas, I’m not sitting on the sidelines and playing politics as usual,†said Weinzapfel. “I’ve got ideas to move the ball forward and as Attorney General, I will fight every single day to make the lives of Hoosiers better and to do what I can to ensure we recover fully and safely from COVID-19.â€
Jonathan Weinzapfel was elected mayor of Evansville in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. After his two terms as mayor, Weinzapfel served as chancellor of the Ivy Tech Evansville campus from 2014-2019. He also served in the Indiana General Assembly as a state representative from 1999-2003. He currently works as a partner at the law firm of Jones Wallace in Evansville. Jonathan and his wife Patricia reside in Evansville and have three children.
For more information on Jonathan or his campaign for Indiana Attorney General, please visit www.WeinzapfelforAG.com. To schedule an interview, email media@weinzapfelforAG.com.
This Halloween the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be closely monitoring the residential areas of Vanderburgh County. Sheriff’s deputies will be watching for unsafe, mischievous and suspicious activity. The Vanderburgh County Health Department has also issued COVID-19 guidance for Halloween.
The Health Department classifies door-to-door trick-or-treating as a “moderate risk†activity and recommends the following:
Wear a face mask that covers the nose and mouth. Costume masks are not a substitute for a cloth mask.
Parents who are accompanying children should carry hand sanitizer and use it before allowing children to remove their masks or touch their faces at the end of the event. Frequent use is also recommended when possible.
Those who are considered high risk due to age or health conditions are encouraged not to participate in events.
Those residents who are not comfortable participating in the event are encouraged NOT to turn on their outside/porch light thus indicating they do not wish to participate.
Those persons who are Trick or Treating are encouraged to only visit those homes with outside/porch lights on indicating that they are participating in the event.
Social distancing is recommended except for those members of the same household who may travel as a group.
If you are handing out candy it is encouraged that you limit your contact as much as possible and that you use hand sanitizer and/or wash your hands between contact with others. It is recommended that facial coverings be worn while handing out treats.
If you are handing out candy or any other food items, please use only “pre-packaged†food from a manufacturer. (No homemade items please.)
When handing out candy or food items please place the items into the child’s bag or container, do not let the children grab their own treats.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages trick-or-treaters to only visit the homes of people they know well and to stay within their neighborhood. If trick-or-treaters are going to be meeting with friends to trick-or-treat in other areas, parents are encouraged to check our sex offender website page for potential sex offenders in those neighborhoods.
Pictured above: Children from Amy Hahn and Aliegha Brown’s Arts and Craft class at the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville decorate pumpkins for Halloween. The pumpkins were donated by Lowe’s Home Improvement #0630 on Oak Grove Road
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be paying special attention to the neighborhoods in which registered sex offenders live. Registered sex offenders who are on parole will be required to: place a sign on their door indicating that their residence will not be giving out candy, keep their exterior lights off, and display no outdoor Halloween decorations. The Sheriff’s Office Sex and Violent Offender Unit will be making increased random checks on registered sex offenders to verify their compliance with all stipulations established for them.
The Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety tips to help insure this Halloween is a safe one:
Motorists should keep a careful eye out for kids who may be difficult to see and may run unexpectedly from in between parked cars and other places.
Trick-or-treating should be done with adult supervision and in groups.
Parents, if your trick-or-treaters are old enough to walk the neighborhood on their own, make sure you know their intended route. Provide them with a cell phone and make sure they stay within a familiar area.
Trick-or-treaters should never enter the home of someone who is not well known to them.
Costumes that do not include a mask or anything that might obscure the child’s vision are preferable.
Costumes should be constructed so that children can move easily and not create a tripping hazard.
Trick-or-treating should be completed before dark. Trick-or-treaters should have light colored/reflective clothing on and have a flashlight.
Parents should inspect all treats before they are eaten. Anything that is not commercially produced or appears to have had the seal or packaging tampered with should be discarded.
Homeowners who welcome trick-or-treaters should make sure their homes are well lit and that there are no obstacles to those visiting the home.
Homeowners should give commercially produced treats, gift certificates or other non-food related items (school pencils, stickers, etc).
If you find anything or see anything suspicious in nature, report it to the Sheriff’s Office via 911.
Follow the guidance of the Vanderburgh County Health Department in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Sheriff Dave Wedding explained, “With mild weather in the forecast for this Halloween, trick-or-treaters may elect to head out closer to sunset at 6PM. Motorists should watch for trick-or-treaters in or near neighborhood roadways this Saturday. Parents are reminded to keep children walking to the right side of the road and always against traffic. Consider wearing reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.â€
The men and women of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office hope everyone has a safe Halloween this year.
COVID-19 Relief Funds Continue to Flow to Local Nonprofits in Need
 Response Fund Announces 10th Round of Funding Allocations
Evansville, IN – The COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has awarded a tenth round of allocations, granting nearly $245,000 to five of the seven nonprofit applicants. In total, the Response Fund has distributed more than $1.9 million, approving funds for 83 of the 113 applications to date. Of the total distributed, $1.5 million has benefited relief efforts, $335,000 has funded recovery initiatives and $45,000 has been awarded for restoration. Â
This round of allocations will help provide funding for emergency food service, family support for preschool, personal protective and sanitization equipment, expansion of a collaborative nonprofit assistance tracking program, and the development of “safe spaces†in rehabilitation and senior centers. Â
As part of Round Ten, Joshua Academy Preschool was awarded more than $34,000 to provide family support, to purchase personal protective equipment and school supplies, and to establish a virtual learning platform. Because of the economic effects of the pandemic, many families can no longer afford childcare or preschool. These services are not only essential in building early childhood success, but are also critical for parents in obtaining and maintaining employment. Â
A revised application that incorporates new criteria for funding Recovery and Restoration initiatives is in development and will be available soon. In the meantime, agencies are encouraged to continue to apply and will be evaluated on relief, recovery, and restoration criteria. The application can be found at www.covidresponsefund.com.
Pictured above: Children from Amy Hahn and Aliegha Brown’s Arts and Craft class at the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville decorate pumpkins for Halloween. The pumpkins were donated by Lowe’s Home Improvement #0630 on Oak Grove Road